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Ulster Park,NY 12471
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 4,046 sqft
Price per Sqft $469
MLS Listing ID 20233343
Style Other
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 3
HOA Y/N No
Originating Board Hudson Valley Catskills Region Multiple List Service (Ulster County Board of REALTORS®)
Year Built 1876
Annual Tax Amount $17,728
Tax Year 17728
Lot Size 0.500 Acres
Acres 0.5
Lot Dimensions .5
Property Description
Behold The Rifton, an enchanting 1876 stone home and creative haven, bridges Kingston and New Paltz within Rifton's serene hamlet. This architectural gem, once a church, town hall, and a duck farm, now stands majestically, embodying community spirit in its sprawling 6,000 sq ft. Meticulously restored, The Rifton marries wabi-sabi modernism with historical echoes, flaunting exposed beams, bedrock ledges, original stone walls, pine floors, and antique doors wearing a patina of ages. A gravel path leads to a verdant canopy-shrouded entrance, revealing a vestibule of bedrock and terrazzo, with a hidden storage cave, and a bright, welcoming mudroom. Inside, 7ft tall windows illuminate the living room and kitchen, showcasing reclaimed wood stairs and hand-hewn beams. The ground level cradles three tranquil bedrooms, including a primary suite with a glass shower set against natural bedrock, and two guest rooms complemented by a bespoke 5-piece concrete bathroom. Ascend to the former church, now a once-in-a-lifetime entertaining space with massive 30ft ceilings and an epic, Game-of-Thrones stone and steel firepit as its centerpiece. Thirty-two original windows and vast glass doors frame nature's canvas, opening to a spacious deck soaring over the landscape. Above it all, a lofted fourth bedroom, a full bath, and private entrance to 'The Tower' — a five-story, stone and steel atelier — complete this artistic haven. This fully separated section with its own entrance, lends itself to a creative’s studio, private gallery, gym, offices, shop or workshop — or rent it for year-round income while maintaining the residence independently. The Rifton's grounds are a tapestry of stone pathways and wild gardens, evoking centuries-old enchantment. Perennial blooms frame views of the stone edifice with vivid blue touches, conjuring a Tuscany-like paradise, just 10 minutes from the two urban hubs. Its unique four levels, including the lower garden residence with a grand fireplace, a mid-level workshop, a loft with an indoor circular stone fire pit, and a bell tower, invite boundless creativity. The Rifton, a fusion of history, art, and nature, stands as a testament to architectural poetry, a canvas for those who dare to dream. Art presented by Pinkwater Gallery • Art Photos: Doron Gild
Location
State NY
County Ulster
Area Esopus
Zoning R40
Rooms
Basement Concrete,Crawl Space,Interior Entry,Storage Space
Interior
Interior Features Cathedral Ceiling(s),High Speed Internet,Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Heating Heat Pump,Oil
Cooling Ceiling Fan(s)
Flooring Ceramic Tile,Hardwood,Terrazzo
Fireplaces Number 2
Fireplaces Type Kitchen,Living Room,Wood Burning
Fireplace Yes
Exterior
View River
Garage No
Building
Sewer Holding Tank
Water Well
Architectural Style Other
Schools
High Schools Kingston Consolidated
School District Kingston Consolidated
Others
Tax ID 71.1-2-62